Rotor Mechanic

Baker Hughes•Houston, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future. As a Rotor Mechanic, you are performing manual machining operations on compressor and turbine rotors and components. You are working with engineering drawings and specifications, operating machine tools, and supporting rotor handling, blading, and grinding activities. You are utilizing strong technical skills and attention to detail while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and operational procedures. Your contributions are helping deliver high-quality rotor repairs and exceptional service to our customers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with rotor manual machining, particularly on gas turbine rotor machinery.
Demonstrated intermediate-level skills in Milling, Runouts, Turning, and Grinding on Manual Lathes and VTLs.
Experience supporting Rotor Shop and Machine Shop operations involving steam rotors, gas rotors, cases, gas components, aero components, and valve rack repairs.
Ability to operate a manual lathe for rotor machining activities.
Experience performing gas turbine rotor and component repairs on HSPT, GE10, Frame 3, Frame 5, Frame 6, and Frame 7 equipment.
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Current work authorization in the country of employment.

Responsibilities

Reading and interpreting blueprints, safety rules, operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and technical manuals.
Applying knowledge of geometric dimensions and tolerances while utilizing algebra and geometry concepts during machining operations.
Starting and monitoring machine operations to identify malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions and making necessary adjustments.
Selecting, aligning, and securing holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on mills, lathes, jig borers, and grinders.
Unstacking and stacking compressor rotors in accordance with operational procedures.
Performing blading and tip grinding activities on compressor wheels.
Maintaining adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards throughout all shop activities.